Global Environment Facility

Also known as: GEF

Global Environment Facility — funds environmental and climate projects in Namibia, including green hydrogen and water security initiatives.

2026-01-032026-08-28

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July 2026
20 JulThe Namibian
Global Environment Facility is funding the DSL-IP project through the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
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“Funded by the Global Environment Facility through the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, the DSL-IP is aimed at facilitating a transformational shift towards sustainable, integrated management of multi-use dry landscapes in the Mopane-Miombo belt of Northern Namibia (comprising of the landscape namely: Okavango landscape, Etosha landscape and the Kunene-Cuvelai landscape).”
Kunene-Cuvelai farmers to reap seed bank benefits
10 JulWindhoek Observer
Global Environment Facility is funding GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project
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“The project, funded under the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and implemented with the support of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), aims to strengthen Namibia's policy framework, institutional capacity, technical readiness and environmental safeguards as the country positions itself as a future producer of green hydrogen.”
Green hydrogen drive puts women, youth at centre
9 JulInformanté
Global Environment Facility (GEF) has allocated USD 497,945 for the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project over five years
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“The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), which has allocated USD 497,945 for implementation over a five-year period.”
Namibia launches GEF-UNIDO initiative to unlock climate funding
9 JulNamibian Sun
Global Environment Facility partnered to officially launch UNIDO-GEF Namibia Child Project
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“The environment ministry, in partnership with EIF Namibia, UNIDO and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), officially launched the UNIDO-GEF Namibia Child Project yesterday.”
Youth shape green economy
May 2026
23 MayThe Namibian
Global Environment Facility is funding the CuvKun project with US$11.2 million through the United Nations Development Programme
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“The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility with US$11.2 million through the United Nations Development Programme and is running from May 2024 to November 2029.”
Namibia, Angola’s CuvKun project records progress
19 MayInformanté
Global Environment Facility provided continued support to the Benguela Current Convention partners
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“Partners welcomed continued support from the Global Environment Facility, FAO, UNDP, the EU and Germany through GIZ.”
BCC ministers approve five-year ocean action plan
18 MayWindhoek Observer
Global Environment Facility supported BCC regional programmes
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“The ministers thanked development partners, including the Global Environment Facility, Food and Agriculture Organization, United Nations Development Programme, the European Union and the German government through GIZ, for supporting regional programmes.”
BCC approves new regional marine protection plan
January 2026
3 JanInformanté
Global Environment Facility (GEF) funded the Enhanced Water Security and Community Resilience Project (CUVKUN) at a cost of USD 11.17 million
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“Through the Enhanced Water Security and Community Resilience Project (CUVKUN), funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) at a cost of USD 11.17 million, approximately N$186 million, UNDP is supporting cooperation between Namibia and Angola to improve the management of shared water resources, strengthen climate resilience and promote sustainable livelihoods.”
Namibia, Angola partner on water security drive

Tourism & Environment

Namibia launches environmental data platform for planning

The News

Environment Minister Indileni Daniel launched a Multilateral Environmental Agreements Monitoring and Reporting Platform at the University of Namibia to improve access to environmental information and support national planning, research and decision-making. The platform, developed with technical support from UNAM, serves as a central repository for environmental data for government, researchers and development partners.

9 August 2026 · Informanté →

Sunday 9 August

Namibia launches environmental data platform for planning
Environment Minister Indileni Daniel launched a Multilateral Environmental Agreements Monitoring and Reporting Platform at the University of Namibia to improve access to environmental information and support national planning, research and decision-making. The platform, developed with technical support from UNAM, serves as a central repository for environmental data for government, researchers and development partners.
9 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 20 July

Community seed bank to serve Kunene-Cuvelai landscape farmers
A community seed bank planned for Uuvudhiya constituency in Oshana will primarily benefit farmers in the Kunene-Cuvelai landscape, helping preserve indigenous seeds adapted to local conditions after environmental challenges like drought, floods, and climate change have caused their disappearance.
20 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 July

Namibia prioritises women, youth in green hydrogen economy
The government and international partners, launching the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project, emphasised that Namibia's green hydrogen transition must create opportunities for women, young people and local communities. The project aims to strengthen the country's policy framework, institutional capacity, technical readiness and environmental safeguards as it positions itself as a green hydrogen producer.
10 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 9 July

Namibia launches climate-funded project to advance green hydrogen
The Ministry of Environment has launched the GEF-UNIDO Namibia Child Project, a Global Environment Facility–funded initiative allocated USD 497,945 over five years to strengthen Namibia's green hydrogen sector and unlock greater access to international climate finance.
9 July 2026 · Informanté →
Environment ministry launches green economy project for youth
The environment ministry, in partnership with EIF Namibia, UNIDO and the Global Environment Facility, officially launched the UNIDO-GEF Namibia Child Project.
9 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 3 July

Upgraded cattle auction in Okongo generates N$9m for farmers
An upgraded auction kraal in Okongo, Ohangwena region, has facilitated the sale of more than 1,100 cattle and generated close to N$10 million in turnover, with more than N$8.9 million going directly to communal farmers from five regions. The facility, which received upgraded machinery worth about N$4 million, was officially handed over this week by the environment minister and UNDP representative.
3 July 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 24 June

Namibia seeks UN support for marine protection expansion
Fisheries Minister Inge Zaamwani met with UN Environment Programme Executive Director Inger Andersen to discuss Namibia's environmental challenges and marine conservation goals. Namibia currently has approximately 1.7 per cent marine protection coverage and aims to reach 11 to 12 per cent by 2030, with five marine protected areas already declared and two further areas planned.
24 June 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 23 May

CuvKun project advances water security in transboundary basins
A five-year project aimed at water supply security and community resilience across the Cuvelai and Kunene River Basins in northern Namibia and southern Angola has recorded progress, with 2025 as a foundational year focused on technical studies, decision-making frameworks, and community-level interventions including pilot site selection for water harvesting and conservation agriculture.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 19 May

Benguela Current ministers approve five-year ocean management plan
Fisheries, environment and oceans ministers from Angola, Namibia and South Africa approved a five-year Strategic Action Plan for 2023–2028 to strengthen sustainable management of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem, with key commitments including regional cooperation, scientific research, data sharing and combating illegal fishing.
19 May 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 18 May

BCC approves regional marine protection plan for 2023-2028
The Benguela Current Convention approved a new strategic action plan at its ministerial conference in Luanda, aimed at strengthening marine protection, combating illegal fishing, and promoting sustainable blue economy across Angola, Namibia and South Africa. Namibia handed the BCC chairpersonship to Angola during the meeting.
18 May 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Friday 10 April

Kavango East celebrates forests' role in livelihoods and economies
Communities, government leaders and development partners gathered in Kavango East on 23 March to commemorate International Day of Forests, emphasizing sustainable forest management and highlighting how forest resources support livelihoods through activities like woodcraft production. The event, hosted under the Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme, featured a tree-planting ceremony, an indigenous walk to observe tree species, and an information-sharing session on the ecological, cultural and economic importance of indigenous trees.
10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 17 February

Namibia hosts Global Water Partnership Organisation headquarters agreement ceremony
Global Water Partnership Southern Africa's Vice Chair Eng. Munashe Mvura delivered remarks at a headquarters agreement ceremony for the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) in Windhoek, marking Namibia's positioning as the organisation's home and signalling a strategic repositioning of global water leadership toward regional delivery and transboundary cooperation, particularly in southern Africa's shared water systems.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 11 February

Coastal Management Authority implementation delayed due to duplications
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has halted implementation of the proposed Coastal Management Authority citing overlaps with existing legislation, particularly the Fisheries Act and Pollution Act. Ministry officials say functions such as coastal pollution responsibility were unclear, as the department of maritime affairs already handles such matters.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 3 January

Namibia and Angola partner on shared water security project
The UNDP is supporting Namibia and Angola through a USD 11.17 million transboundary water security project in the Cuvelai–Kunene Basin, which includes infrastructure upgrades, community-led governance, and climate-resilient technologies such as rainwater harvesting and solar-powered systems to improve water access for households, livestock and farming in drought and flood-prone areas.
3 January 2026 · Informanté →